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- 1. Creating and Managing Library - Bhakti R Gole 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 2. Agenda Library blog– importance Procedure Creating library blog Managing the library blog Precautions Popularizing your library blog 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
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- 4. Blog Structure -Entriesare commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order Automatic formatting of content in the form of “ headlines ”, followed by “entries”, or “stories”or “posts” - Time-and date-stamp of entries - Archiving of past entries - A search function to search through all entries - A section associated with each entry where readers can post comments on the entry - Simple syndication of the site content via RSS (Really Simple Syndication) 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 5. A blog (a portmanteau of the term " web log ") [ 1 ] is a type of website or part of a website . Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. The term "weblog" was coined by Jorn Barger [ 3 ] on 17 December 1997. The short form, "blog," was coined by , who jokingly broke the word weblog into the phrase we blog in the sidebar of his blog Peterme.com in April or May 1999 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 6. Blogosphere 01/21/11 Workshopon Web Technology in Library Services Year No. of Blogs 1999 23 Source:Rebecca Blood ( 2000 ) 2002 300 Source: Garrett 2002 2005 7,012,022 Source: Technorati , 2010 Blog Posts Today
- 7. Top 10 Reasonsto Start a Blog By Susan Gunelius , 1. To Express Your Thoughts and Opinions 2. To Market or Promote Something 3. To Help People 4. To Establish Yourself as an Expert 5. To Connect with People Like You 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 8. Top 10 Reasonsto Start a Blog By Susan Gunelius , 6. To Make a Difference 7. To Stay Active or Knowledgeable in a Field or Topic 8. To Stay Connected with Friends and Family 9. To Make Money 10. To Have Fun and Be Creative 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 9. BlogDay - August31 BlogDay was created with the belief that bloggers should have one day dedicated to getting to know other bloggers from other countries and areas of interest. E very blogger will post a recommendation of 5 new blogs. 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 10. Blog Search EnginesGoogle Blog Search Bloglines BlogScope IceRocket Technorati 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 11. Blog creation: Path1 - Using external, Web-based Weblog development software and an external Weblog hosting service (bearing in mind that some of the Web-based Weblog development services also provide Weblog hosting services). Path 2 - Using external, Web-based Weblog development software but hosting the Weblog on a local server. Path 3 - Downloading Weblog development software to a local machine, creating and updating the Weblog on the local machine and hosting the Weblog on a local server. Path 4 - Using a creating, managing and hosting system (‘roll your own’) and hosting the Weblog locally . 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 12. Library Blog Easyto maintain Building the library image An opportunity to build a virtual community Support services to users Marketing of library User’s Participation Updating from anywhere 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 13. Types of libraryblog Internal Staff Blogs Personal Blogs Library related groups Institutional blog - Maintained by a. Individual Person (Main Librarian) b. Library Team members (Department Heads) 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 14. Permission from authorityPolicy document (Many companies have their own policies: 1. Infosys - Social Media Policy 2. Wipro – Blogging Policy: General Principles, External Blogging, Internal Blogging etc.) 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services Library Blog – Starting??
- 15. Blog Policy ObjectiveName Design Content Management – Edit, Posting, Authenticity Review Authority (Team) Marketing of library blog Copyright Aspects 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 16. Starting Library Blog- ?? Choosing a blogging platform Selecting Blog orientation Blog - Trials Burning feed to Feed Burner Adding site to webmaster tools Pinging blog to server Users Orientation Marketing 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 17. Blog creation: BlogDevelopment S/W Blog Hosting S/W 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services Both External External Blog Software Hosting on local server Everything locally - creating, managing and hosting system (‘roll you own”) Downloading Blog S/W Creating, Managing & Hosting locally
- 18. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services www.blogger.com http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.com/ http://www.typepad.com/
- 19. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services
- 20. Marketing of blog:Through library intranet Library brochure Library correspondence Users orientation programme 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 21. Library Blog Usage01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services Library Blog Current Awareness New Arrival New Service Book review Annoucements Exhibitions Change in Time Programme RSS Feeds Latest News Publishers Jr Issues Content Blogs Users participation Survey Opinions Ask a Librarian
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- 23. A disclaimer isgenerally any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in a legally-recognized relationship. The term disclaimer usually implies situations that involve some level of uncertainty , waiver , or risk . 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 24. Content Validity ContentAccuracy Copyright Readable Protection from Fellow Bloggers Language International and Cultural Laws 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 25. Good Blog –Content ?? Purpose Well written Relevant Timely information Encourage thought & discussion 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 26. Skills required forblogging Up to date knowledge Reading & Writing skills Communication skills Time management Presentation skills Technology Skills IPR Awareness 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 27. Microblogging 01/21/11 Workshopon Web Technology in Library Services http://www. libsuccess .org/index. php ?title=Twitter
- 28. Microblogging Short, frequentupdates Announcements Special events Real-time communication Reference service Direct Message materials alerts Short newsletter networking 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 29. Microblogging Negative aspectsMissing out on the exchange Barriers to communication 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services http:// meredith . wolfwater .com/ wordpress /2009/07/22/whither-blogging-and-the-library- blogosphere /
- 30. Blog Characteristics 01/21/11Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
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- 32. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services Library Introduction
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- 34. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services
- 35. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services New Arrivals
- 36. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services Pages
- 37. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services http://aligarhdlis.blogspot.com
- 38. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services Useful Links
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- 40. 01/21/11 Workshop onWeb Technology in Library Services http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/
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- 42. Popularizing the blog (Increase readership) Blog directories ( http://www. greatdirectories .org/blog.html ) Commenting on other similar blogs with your name Promote post / pages Tagging / Labels ( Keyword Analysis ) Add link in your correspondence Comments moderation (Quick response) Use “ Ping ” server / Register in blog search engine Other tools ( SEO Tools for Blogger ) 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 43. Blogger's Code ofConduct – By Tim O'Reilly http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog Take responsibility not just for your own words, but for the comments you allow on your blog. Label your tolerance level for abusive comments. Consider eliminating anonymous comments. Ignore the trolls. Take the conversation offline, and talk directly, or find an intermediary who can do so. If you know someone who is behaving badly, tell them so. Don't say anything online that you wouldn't say in person. 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 44. Library Blog -Precautions Authentic information with original source Check terms and conditions of applications used Personal profile / photos Advertisements for money Be professional No sensitive / confidential information Avoid conflicts Blog insurance!!!!!!!! 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 45. References http:// informationr.net/ ir /12-4/paper323.html http://lis5313. ci . fsu . edu / wiki /index. php /Twittering_Libraries http://www. ehow .com/how_4510029_create-blog-using- bloggercom .html www. mjgds .org/21stcenturylearning/?p=263 http://www. slideshare .net/ mjamesno /blog-basics-how-to-build-a-blog/ http://www. slideshare .net/ hmartyn /library-blogging-reaching-out-with-a-dynamic-web-presence?from=share_email http://www. slideshare .net/ mcbuzz /blogging-101-introduction-to-blogs-and-web-20-presentation http://www.johncow.com/the-five-characteristics-of-good-blog-content/ A Journey From Weblog to Library Blog by Pattanaik , Bibhuti Bhusan ; Pattanaik , Babita 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
- 46. Happy Blogging!!!!!! ThankYou. 01/21/11 Workshop on Web Technology in Library Services
Editor's Notes
- #4 A blog (a portmanteau of the term " web log ") [ 1 ] is a type of website or part of a website. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order. The term "weblog" was coined by Jorn Barger [ 3 ] on 17 December 1997. The short form, "blog," was coined by , who jokingly broke the word weblog into the phrase we blog in the sidebar of his blog Peterme.com in April or May 1999
- #13 It offers medium for interacting, creating online content, collaborating and creating a virtual community which is absent in library website which is plain. Also updating, editing website requires technical knowledge of HTML, Java etc but blogging is easy.